Question

Describe the role of carbon dioxide in the greenhouse effect.

Answer 1

• Carbon dioxide gas is a greenhouse gas.
• It is released into the atmosphere by the process of respiration and combustion of fuels.
• It traps the heat in the earth's atmosphere.
• Thus increasing the average temperature of the earth.
• This effect is known as the greenhouse effect.
• Thus trapping of heat in the earth's atmosphere is the role of carbon dioxide gas.